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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaisafa Masoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masoe comes to the cage accompanied by Bang On by Boo Yaa Tribe. The crowd seem to be enjoying De Noteboom's choice of entrance music: Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. Gaisafa Masoe had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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277 lbs
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228 lbs
35 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gaisafa Masoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Noteboom avoids the body shot from Masoe.
Masoe clinches.
Masoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Masoe stalling.
Masoe tries to work over De Noteboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masoe tries to work over De Noteboom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masoe lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Noteboom backwards.
Masoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Masoe fails to land.
Masoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Noteboom has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Masoe is trying to keep an underhook but De Noteboom manages to get the takedown into half guard.
De Noteboom trying to mount his opponent but Masoe defends it.
Masoe taking some punishment here, with De Noteboom in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Masoe has hold of De Noteboom's hands but De Noteboom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Masoe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Masoe is trying to maintain the position but De Noteboom is very close to passing his half guard.
Masoe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De Noteboom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Masoe is looking for a sweep. De Noteboom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom trying to control from half guard but Masoe is working away.
De Noteboom throwing shots but Masoe is blocking nicely.
De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Masoe works his way to full guard. Good work.
De Noteboom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Masoe trying to control the position here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Noteboom stops Masoe from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Masoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Noteboom throws a big right hand that misses.
Masoe pulls De Noteboom in to control the position.
Masoe wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Masoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Masoe, not yet.
De Noteboom trying to control the position from guard on top but Masoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Noteboom throws an elbow that misses. Masoe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Noteboom's guard. Nice move by Masoe!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gaisafa Masoe has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Masoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Royston De Noteboom has been cut.
De Noteboom circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masoe misses with a wild body shot.
De Noteboom ducks under a wild hook from Masoe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gaisafa Masoe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
That's time! Masoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body punch from Masoe.
Masoe throws a chopping leg kick but De Noteboom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gaisafa Masoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masoe connects with a jab.
Masoe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Masoe presses De Noteboom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masoe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Masoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Masoe lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Masoe.
Masoe has a couple of punches blocked by De Noteboom.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Masoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Masoe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Masoe trying to stall but De Noteboom improves his position.
Masoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masoe trying to control the position but instead, De Noteboom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Masoe into the cage.
De Noteboom gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Noteboom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masoe defending well though.
Masoe blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom misses with a head shot. Masoe uses the momentum to regain guard.
De Noteboom lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masoe is controlling De Noteboom's posture.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Noteboom stopping the sweep attempt from Masoe.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Noteboom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masoe pulls De Noteboom in close to prevent any damage.
De Noteboom passes Masoe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De Noteboom prevents Masoe from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Noteboom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from De Noteboom there.
De Noteboom is nestled in close to Masoe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom looks to land a strike but Masoe avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Noteboom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaisafa Masoe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Masoe thows a body shot but no joy.
Masoe tries to land a front kick but De Noteboom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masoe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Noteboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Masoe.
Masoe wants to clinch up but De Noteboom keeps it at a distance.
Masoe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Masoe taking a breather.
Masoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Noteboom as Masoe tries to tie him up.
Masoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Masoe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Masoe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Masoe lands a body shot.
Masoe controlling the action here for a moment.
Masoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Noteboom blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Masoe.
Masoe tries a body shot but De Noteboom blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom wants to take the fight to the mat but Masoe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masoe has De Noteboom pressed against the cage.
Masoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Noteboom backwards.
De Noteboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Noteboom.
Gaisafa Masoe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Masoe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
De Noteboom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Noteboom backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe gets underhooks to prevent De Noteboom's takedown attempt.
Gaisafa Masoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royston De Noteboom.
A short right from Masoe on the inside.
Masoe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masoe lands a nice uppercut.
De Noteboom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masoe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
De Noteboom has Masoe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masoe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Masoe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Masoe misses with a punch to the body.
Masoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Royston De Noteboom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De Noteboom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Masoe throws a head punch that misses.
Masoe working aggressively here.
Masoe throws a punch but it's blocked by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Noteboom wants the takedown. Masoe is fighting it off but De Noteboom persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Masoe's guard against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Noteboom throws a strike but Masoe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Masoe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaisafa Masoe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Masoe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaisafa Masoe!
Gaisafa Masoe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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hype
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